Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 08/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| After parking the vehicle consumer touched the on/off switch to turn the lights off and switch was extremely hot. the driving lights had to be removed to get them to work. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 01/27/2000 | 3 | ||
| When the brakes pads are gone there are no brakes light to indicate a warning about it until consumer could hear a grinding metal to metal noise. also, tie rods had failed three times. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 08/25/1999 | |||
| When using the right or left turn signal a buzzing noise was heard. shortly afterwards the turn signal would not function at all. now the buzzing sound is heard when using the emergency flashers. the dealer has not been contacted about this problem. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| Headlamps made of soft plastic or badly made become scratched and foggy and light is reduced over time. replacement of both lights for parts is $144.*ak | |||
| 12/09/2004 | 5000 | 7 | 01/05/1995 |
| Since owning the 1995 dodge intrepid we purchased brand new, these are the problems experienced since owning and the problems being experienced now. we have had steering problems which required the power steering pump to be replaced, also some arm had to be replaced due to the right front wheel wobbling. our electric locks have engaged as if holding the switch for a couple of seconds on the passenger side and the driver side. never was fixed due to dealer not duplicating. our ac/heat electronic controls stuck and would not respond to any commands and constantly was blowing hot air, pulling fuse was only remedy. electronic gauges will not always show correct information ie. fuel level, temp, fuel used, compass, ..etc, turning car on/off will usually correct it. our fuel rails has been replaced under warranty recall, but i still will smell fuel inside. our passenger side air bag is warped. our headlights will not come on at times and even go out while driving. flashing high/low beam steering column switch will usually make them come on. our most recent problem and the state our vehicle is in right now is smoke is coming from the steering column and it is very hot and i believe a fire is trying to start. the car is parked at the location this started at and is not being driven. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2002 | |||
| The headlights in the car are one component, which there is no way of cleaning the inside of the lenses. over time they get a cloudy effect which dulls the brightness of the headlights. the car i have just purchase has this problem with the headlights, which is a 1995 intrepid. if these headlights are supposed to be airtight which no moisture is to get in then i think it is the maker of this product or of the car manufactures to replace these headlights.the cost of these lights is a outrages price and should not have to be paid by the consumer. you will probably say it is because of the year of the car and that parts wear out . the price of some parts in order to maintain a car is retarded , but that comes with owning a vehicle. i do not think that this part should fall under the same category . with the way the headlights are i think it is a safety problem, it inpairs your vision because of the dullness of the lights. i just sold a 1989 cultlass ciera which had brighter headlights then this car.*ak | |||
| Headlight lens cover has turned yellow and became very dim. this causes poor visibility for driver. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Have seen articles in newspapers regarding seat guide problems, but no technical service bulletins or recalls to date. plastic mounting tabs on both headlamps have failed and headlamps are loose. right headlamp housing also leaked and headlamps yellow with age and coating wears off. | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| Headlights fail to properly light the road. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Headlight lens cover fogs up every day. it does not matter if it's hot or cold lens still fogs up. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1997 | |||
| Headlight seals were leaking and allowing condensation to build up in headlight assembly. dealership replaced both headlights, and resealed them. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Left head light has developed an interior coating cutting illumination;assembly has vibrated loose. right headlight socket melted through the back of the headlight assembly. transmission hessitates shifting esp when cold. | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 2 | 05/01/1995 | |
| The headlamp assembly is connected to the vehicle frame by 3 small plastic connectors. all of them have failed on one side and the headlamp assemble is now hanging by the electrical wires. the other side has lost 2 of its connectors with the third connector in the process of failing. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 2 | 10/31/1994 | |
| Headlight mounting brackets cracked, allowing headlights to rattle and fall off. | |||
| 11/29/1997 | 1 | 06/29/1996 | |
| Head lamp plastic mounting points broke off while trying to change bulb. | |||
| 02/02/1997 | 4 | ||
| While driving at night with headlights on, the lights would start to flutter for no reason. took to dealer & was informed that bolts attached to mounting brackets were broken & needed replacing. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 11/01/1996 | ||
| Headlights do not seem to be adequate at night. also, reflection of dashboard onto windshield in day obscures vision. furthermore, a/c evaporator malfunctioned, and trunk won't stay up. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 08/18/1995 | ||
| Resurfaced front brake rotors; also, headlights are very dim, especially in rain/struts keep clicking/worn out door hinges replaced/windshield washers freeze up. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 08/18/1995 | ||
| Rotors wear excessively, headlights are very dim especially during rain, and struts on driver side are causing front suspension to make clunking noise. | |||
| 08/22/1996 | 1 | ||
| Headlights can not be adjusted, causing poor visibility for night driving. | |||
| Under any type of condition, wet roads, headlights give poor illumination. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 05/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Condensation in headlamps. *ak | |||
| 04/02/1996 | |||
| The headlights on the vehicle appear weak and do not illuminate properly. please describe. *ak | |||
| 12/11/1995 | |||
| Headlights do not provide sufficient lighting and are poorly adjusted, reflection off dashboard is obstructing visibility, vehicle's horn is hard to activate. | |||
| 08/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| Headlights do not provide enough illumination while driving at night. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 10/23/2005 | 85000 | 4 | 09/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving the front passenger tire fell off the vehicle. had the inner and outer tie rods replaced twice. did one replacement before the tire fell off. the second replacement was done after the tire came off. the replacements did not remedy the problem. while driving it felt as though the wheels were falling off. when hitting a bump while driving there was a snapping noise from underneath the vehicle. another concern was the electrical system. only one headlight will work on bright and only one will work on dim. the contact replaced both bulbs in the headlights, but this did not remedy the problem. he checked the fuses, and there were no problems with them. also, the headlight switch fell off without being hit or knocked off. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dimmer switch failed. | |||
| 12/26/1994 | 1 | ||
| The headlights especially on high beam do not work properly. tt | |||
| 02/22/1995 | |||
| Headlights high and low beam do not work properly makes the road a blur. tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/23/2005 | 85000 | 4 | 09/01/2002 |
| Dt: the contact stated while driving the front passenger tire fell off the vehicle. had the inner and outer tie rods replaced twice. did one replacement before the tire fell off. the second replacement was done after the tire came off. the replacements did not remedy the problem. while driving it felt as though the wheels were falling off. when hitting a bump while driving there was a snapping noise from underneath the vehicle. another concern was the electrical system. only one headlight will work on bright and only one will work on dim. the contact replaced both bulbs in the headlights, but this did not remedy the problem. he checked the fuses, and there were no problems with them. also, the headlight switch fell off without being hit or knocked off. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer noticed over the last few years, the headlights growing dimmer, one of the head light lenses broke and was replaced and consumer noticed a significant increase in light from the new lens, the material that reflects the light in the old lens had tarnished and was not reflecting the light. *yh | |||
| 01/22/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Transmission has broken twice in my 1 1/2 years owning a dodge intrepid. on the first occasion, in the summer of 1998, car began to idle very high but moved extremely slowly when pushing the accelerator. on the second occasion, jan. 1999, the car would begin to move extremely slow when pushing the accelerator. however, it did not idle high. after a few seconds, there would be a forceful kick from the back. the car would then accelerate normally. also, the car would sometimes slip out from the drive gear into the reverse gear without notice. furthermore, headlight switch became stuck and unable to turn into the on position. *ak | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Headlamp switch failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Headlamp switch failed making fog lights inoperative. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 08/25/1999 | |||
| When using the right or left turn signal a buzzing noise was heard. shortly afterwards the turn signal would not function at all. now the buzzing sound is heard when using the emergency flashers. the dealer has not been contacted about this problem. please provide any further details. *ak | |||